Arc News - The Arc of Central Virginia

Arc News
a publication of The Arc of Central
Virginia
Spring/Summer 2010
The Happenings
Karen Wilder, Executive Director
Ida Powell, President
Allen Layne, President-Elect
Laura Keohane, Treasurer
Linda Ingram, Secretary
Jason Witt, Past President
Directors:
Meg Brennan
Lula Bowyer
James T. Davis, Jr.
Molly Girling
Ed Polloway
Sarah Raessler
Hope Snell
Karen Wilder,
Executive Director
Help us Send A
Kid To Camp
Most of our campers
could not attend
camp without your
generous support see insert for details
Visit our new and
improved website:
www.arcofcva.org
The events this quarter
were once again truly
unique. Joe Martin and
Joyce Dawson planned
a “Name Game” in
which the individuals
learned the
meaning of their
names. An Earth
Day celebration
included a craft
and the planting
of a tree, bushes
and flowers which
were donated by
various nurseries
and garden
centers. Connie
Blackwell was
instrumental in
acquiring these
donations.
Due to an
invitation
extended by
Sandra Wayne, Sean
Sublette, the
weatherman from
WSET came to talk
to the group about
weather, storms, and
how to stay safe during
dangerous weather
conditions. Linda
Parker, another special
visitor, came with her
group of western line
dancers. They
performed a few
numbers and
successfully got the
rest of the group in the
mood and on their feet
to dance to the music.
Tree Donated by
More Than a Nursery
across from the
airport
The monthly special
events have been so
popular, with both the
individuals and the
staff, that we decided
to carry on this
dynamic type of
programming on a daily
basis. The individuals
visit different
classrooms twice a day
with different staff and
participate in a variety
activities.
This special
programming enables
the individuals to take
advantage of the
special abilities and
skills of all The Arc’s
staff. Activities have
included making
various crafts, planting
and caring for plants,
writing poetry, sewing,
exercising, learning to
clean, cooking, taste
testing, scrapbooking,
reading stories,
discussing current
events, going out to the
parks, libraries and
other exciting places in
the community.
As a result of this
dynamic programming,
the individuals and
staff seem to be more
energized. Everyday
there is something new
to look forward to and
different people to
work and socialize
with.
Closings
Monday -
July 5 - Independence Day Observance
Monday -
September 6 - Labor Day Observance
Special Olympics
Bowling Practice Tuesdays 6 pm
AMF Lanes, 4643 Murray Place Lynchburg
Contact: Pam Davis [email protected]
Campbell County Swimming Practice
Sundays 1 pm – 3 pm
Jamerson YMCA, 801 Wyndhurst Drive Lynchburg
Contact: Sheila Wilson [email protected]
Campbell County Track and Field Practice
Sundays 3 pm – 5 pm
Brookville High School Track
Contact: Sheila Wilson [email protected]
Lynchburg Softball Practice Sundays
Peaks View Park
Contact: Defraunce Lewis [email protected]
Lynchburg Track and Field Practice
Sundays 5 pm – 6:30 pm
Linkhorne Elementary School
Contact: Rubin Kidd [email protected]
Donate your used books to
The Arc of Central Virginia
Book Sale:
Call 845-4071
Dinner and Dance
August 11th
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
or
Drop books off Monday
through Friday
9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
at
1508 Bedford Ave.
Lynchburg, VA 24504
Everyone is Welcome
RSVP by August 6th to
434-845-4071
Friday, October 1st
Saturday, October 2nd
Meet The Board
Ed Polloway is a faculty
member in special education at
Lynchburg College and Dean of
Graduate Studies and Vice
President for community
advancement. He has been
involved in the field of special
education since 1970 and has
been a member of The Arc for
30 years.
for special education majors at
Lynchburg College for over
three decades. He was involved
with the development of the
1992 manual of the American
Association on Mental
Retardation which revised the
definition and classification
system. In addition, he has coauthored about 20 books and
100 articles.
who is a rising senior and
lacrosse player at Virginia
Episcopal School.
Molly grew up in Lynchburg
and worked with ARC
volunteers almost 30 years ago.
She was a past President of the
Junior League of Lynchburg and
has served on the Lynchburg
Historical Foundation Board,
Ed received a degree from
the Oakwood Country Club
Dickinson College in
Ed’s wife was the Director of
Board, and the Jubilee Friends
Pennsylvania and both a
Special Education for Campbell Committee among other
Masters and Doctoral Degree
County and his daughter works committees.
from the University of Virginia. in Washington for the Atlantic
His studies included mental
Monthly.
“My interests include working
retardation/intellectual
on special events, buying and
disabilities and learning
Molly Girling is a realtor with selling antiques, reading, and
disabilities.
Dawson Ford Garbee & Co. She Bible study”.
is a single parent of Edward,
He has taught graduate classes who is at the USNA, and Diane,
Challenged Sports Exchange
For more information call (434) 455-1175 or email: [email protected]
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Meet the Staff
Bernard Reeves is a
part time Substitute Aide
at The Arc. He was born
in Lynchburg and graduated from
E.C.Glass High School. He likes
listening to jazz in his spare time.
He also likes spending time with
his family which includes two
children and three grandchildren.
Bernard is very popular with our
training and walking her dog. She
individuals and always makes their has a married son and one
day special.
grandchild. Connie and her
husband have been
Connie Blackwell is the Director spending lots of time
of Operations and Development.
renovating their home
She was born and raised in Ohio.
both inside and out.
Connie has been at The Arc since
1997. She spends a lot of time
Day of Caring
The Arc of Central Virginia
welcomed our Day of Caring heroes
on May 12th. Volunteers came from
Southern Air and J. Crew. Both
groups ate a hardy breakfast
provided by The Arc before heading
off to work.
repaired and painted a soffit, closed
a cold air leak in the building, built
a shelf, cut and hauled away broken
tree limbs, fixed several doors,
replaced light bulbs and pressure
washed the outside entrance of the
building.
The volunteers from Southern Air
broke into several groups to
complete their list of projects. In
just a few short hours, the groups
The volunteers from J. Crew,
washed windows and blinds,
painted the lobby, a ceiling and the
shelf built by Southern Air. After a
busy morning both groups were off
to the City Stadium for lunch.
We cannot adequately express our
appreciation for their work. Each
year, Day of Caring completes
projects that would cost The Arc
hundreds if not thousands of dollars
if we were to pay someone to do
them. – Thank you Day of Caring
volunteers and United Way for
organizing this yearly event.
Thank You
Beverley Garner
Loretta Markham
Bettie Shrum
Ariel Goff and Family
Gary and Marcia Marple
Cheryl Smith
Leonard Atkins
Joyce Guion
John and Cindy Matheson
Hope Snell
John and Brenda Ballard *
Annabelle Harer *
Kenley and Pari Mays
Dan and Ruth Socher
Lou Ann Bass
Pamela Hart
Kevin McLaren
Pam Turner
Joan Beimler
Cecily Heuslein
Rob Merryman
Marian Viar
Peggy Berger *
Walker and Pat Hill
Bill and Bobbie Miller
Karen Wilder
Connie Blackwell
Marilyn Holt
Linda Mitchell
Virginia Williams
Carolyn Bowling
Elizabeth and Kathy
Marshall Monroe *
George Zippel
Robert and Catherine
Beth McLeod
Memberships
Lula Bowyer*
Hughes
Meg Brennan
Calvin and Jackie Hull
Montgomery *
Craig and Cathy Brewer
Linda Ingram
Ann Marie Myers
Donna Cranston
Michelle VanAistine
Mary Ann Bryant
Jack and Sharon Jones
Nap and Kay Olivera
Michelina Docimo
Gladys Buchanan
Rick and Cheryl Jones
Doris Padgett
Bob and Linda Burger *
Laura Keohane
Ed Polloway *
Susan Cash
Glen and Lisa Lang
Ida Powell
Jane Chapman
Charles and Mary Jane
Daniel and Deborah
Donations
Mary Bryant
Layne
Raessler
Karen Craig
Allen Layne
Sarah Raessler
James Davis Jr.
Melissa Lee *
Stephen Ramey
* Additional donation
Mary Ellen Davis
Mary Lexa
Mark and Elizabeth
included with membership
Judy Dudley
Lloyd and Elizabeth
Natalie Cooper
Linda Edwards *
Kaitlyn and Renay Elliott
Charlotte Estep
Janet Floyd
Lipscomb
William, Lyn and Darren
Long
LaWanda Lowry
John and Charlotte Baldridge
Rinckel *
Mark and Linda Russell
Elliot and Rosel Schewel *
William and Nancy
Schneider
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Camp Meadowlark
Now Accepting Applications
Camp Meadowlark is now accepting applications
for campers and volunteers. Camp will be held at
Park View United Methodist Church across from
The Plaza. Camp will be in session this year from
July 6 through July 30, Monday through Friday
from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Camp will be closed
on Monday, July 5th due to the Independence Day
holiday.
The week of July 12 through 16 is Explorer’s
Week for those ages 14 and up only.
For more information or an application,call
Connie Blackwell at (434) 845-4071 or see our
website: www.arcofcva.org.
Wish List
Movies (VHS and DVD)
must be rated PG or PG13
Recent Magazines
Computer Games (age 5-9)
Women’s and Men’s Walking Shorts
Waterguns
Sunglasses
Bowls
Ball Caps
Flatware
Umbrellas
Storybooks
Washcloths
Dish Towels
Bath Towels
Hand Towels
Working Watches
Artificial Flowers
Fabric
Wheelchairs
*Please only items in good
condition*
The Arc of Central Virginia is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with
disabilities by creating and encouraging individual growth and development.
United Way Partner Agency
(434) 845-4071
[email protected]
www.arcofcva.org
1508 Bedford Ave.
Lynchburg, VA 24504
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